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AF53 RKK

2003 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,972 mi
Last recorded116,972 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RKK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 116,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 114,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 114,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 104,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 98,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 92,888 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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Fail 30 Jul 2016 92,888 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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Pass 8 Aug 2015 80,187 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 69,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hand Brake Slightly Weak

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,832 miles

Nearside front wiper splitting

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,688 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,702 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,541 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 53,117 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,931 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 46,954 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AF53 RKK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 RKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF53 RKK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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